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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.38, 2,096.76 and 1,458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.38, 2,096.76 and 1,458.92 is: 2,022.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.38 : 2,096.76 = 1,458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.38/2,096.76 = 1,458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.38x = 2,096.76 × 1,458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.38x = 3,059,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,005.10/1,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.64

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